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79R11535 JNC-D

By:  Krusee                                                       H.R. No. 1402



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of Taylor lost a beloved civic leader, 
neighbor, and friend with the passing of Jerry Leroy Mehevec on 
February 19, 2005, at the age of 64; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Mehevec was born in Chicago on August 31, 1940; 
he served his country with distinction in the United States Air 
Force and held a notable tenure with Alcoa for 20 years before his 
retirement; and
	WHEREAS, A respected and active member of his community, Mr. 
Mehevec was elected to the position of Williamson County 
Commissioner, Precinct 4, in 1978, and he won reelection four times 
to serve his fellow residents in that capacity for two decades; his 
outstanding efforts in behalf of his hometown earned him the 
prestigious Straight Arrow Award from Common Cause of Williamson 
County; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to safeguarding the environment, he 
gained a CAPCO grant to start the county's recycling program, was a 
charter member of Keep Taylor Beautiful, and had a well-known 
personal philosophy to never pass up a piece of litter; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Mehevec was also a charter member of Turn Around 
Taylor, a group that works diligently to eradicate drugs from local 
neighborhoods and heighten awareness of safety and other concerns 
relating to abandoned houses; he was also a valued congregant at 
Taylor Brethren Church, where he served on the Mission Board; and
	WHEREAS, Among his many worthy endeavors, this committed 
public servant helped to organize work crews and traveled to 
foreign countries to build hospitals, schools, and churches, 
participated in a ministry for shut-ins, and volunteered with Meals 
on Wheels; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Mehevec was blessed with unshakable strength and 
an indomitable spirit that enabled him to bravely battle lung 
cancer; even while under great strain, he continued to demonstrate 
extraordinary kindness, helping to organize the Emergency Cancer 
Relief Fund to ease financial stress for those in need who suffer 
from this terrible illness; and
	WHEREAS, A man of rare integrity, compassion, and generosity, 
Jerry Mehevec dedicated his life to serving others, and his legacy 
of good works will continue to benefit countless individuals for 
years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the life of Jerry Leroy Mehevec and extend 
deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Anne 
Mehevec; to his daughter, Stacy Skrhak and her husband, Randy; to 
his son, Adam Mehevec and his wife, Monica; to his grandson, Dylan 
Mehevec; to his aunt, Annie Mucha; to his mother-in-law, Pauline 
Buenger; and to his many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jerry Leroy 
Mehevec.